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REVISED U.S. ARMY REGULATIONS, 1861 IDENTIFIED TO CAPT. JESSE W. HURST, THE UNION COAST GUARD (99TH NEW YORK INFANTRY)

REVISED U.S. ARMY REGULATIONS, 1861 IDENTIFIED TO CAPT. JESSE W. HURST, THE UNION COAST GUARD (99TH NEW YORK INFANTRY)

Published by J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1861. Inscribed in ink, front eps: “Sept. 29, 1861 / Jesse W. Hursts/ Capt. E Co. 13 / Union Coast Guard.” 559 pp,, tbls, forms. In blue cloth buckram,… (825-55). Learn More »

EXCELLENT USED COPY OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS

EXCELLENT USED COPY OF GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS & SOUVENIRS

Now out of print and originally published by Mike O’Donnell in 2009, this hardcover reference book is a collection of photographs and descriptions of Gettysburg relics gathered by Mr. O’Donnell… (2024-1686). Learn More »

$175.00
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IDENTIFIED VOL. 2 COOKE’S CAVALRY TACTICS, POSSIBLY LT. EZRA PECK, CO. D, 8th NY CAVALRY

IDENTIFIED VOL. 2 COOKE’S CAVALRY TACTICS, POSSIBLY LT. EZRA PECK, CO. D, 8th NY CAVALRY

This is an 1861 copy of “Cavalry Tactics or Regulations for the Instruction, Formations, and Movements, of the Cavalry of the Army and Volunteers of the United States” by Phillip St. George Cooke,… (1254-07). Learn More »

BENJAMIN CROWNINSHIELD’S COPY OF MCCLELLAN’S CAVALRY MANUAL

BENJAMIN CROWNINSHIELD’S COPY OF MCCLELLAN’S CAVALRY MANUAL

Crowninshield was an officer the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry and later wrote its regimental history. Member of a socially prominent Boston “brahmin” family and Harvard-educated, he enlisted in the… (1254-06). Learn More »

REFERENCE BOOK – THE AMERICAN MILITARY SADDLE, 1776-1945

REFERENCE BOOK – THE AMERICAN MILITARY SADDLE, 1776-1945

This book is the first comprehensive coverage of the history of the American Military Saddle using actual photographs and official army drawings of original saddles and other horse equipment. In… (2024-563). Learn More »

BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY

BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY

First edition, hardcover signed by both authors. Limited to 500 numbered copies, this is #303. Text clean and unmarked; 307 pages, 8.5” x 11”. The binding is tight and square. Cover is bright and… (2024-1206). Learn More »

OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

OFFICER AND SERGEANT’S GROUP OF EFFINGHAM VANDERBURGH, 56th NY – “TENTH LEGION” – AND 1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS

This group consists of four pieces belonging to an early-war Lieutenant in the 56th New York Volunteers who re-enlisted later to serve as an enlisted man in the 1st New York Engineers. The group… (2024-354). Learn More »

MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES

MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES

By William Gilham. Published by West & Johnson, Richmond, VA, 1862. Id’d to “V.M. Johnson / Virginia / August 13th, 1863,” inscribed in weak pencil inscription in front EPS. 559 pp., 82… (1202-102). Learn More »

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

“TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION” BOOK IDENTIFIED TO COLONEL OF 2ND RHODE ISLAND INFANTRY

Title page reads, “A TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATION, CONTAINING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHODS OF LAYING OUT, CONSTRUCTING, DEFENDING, AND ATTACKING INTRENCHMENTS, WITH THE GENERAL OUTLINES ALSO OF… (1179-719). Learn More »

SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY OF 1993 REFERENCE BOOK “DOUGHBOY TO GI” TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPY OF 1993 REFERENCE BOOK “DOUGHBOY TO GI”

The full title of the work is “DOUGHBOY TO GI: US ARMY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 1900-1945” by Kenneth Lewis and published by Norman D. Landing Publishing, West Midlands, England in 1993. Book is… (1235-519). Learn More »

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

INSCRIBED “US INFANTRY AND RIFLE TACTICS” AND INSCRIBED VIELE’S “HANDBOOK FOR ACTIVE SERVICE,” WITH DYNAMIC CDV, OF ADJUTANT LEWIS PARMELEE, BERDAN’S 2nd US SHARPSHOOTERS, KIA ANTIETAM!

Lewis Clark Parmelee was born in 1839, the son of a wealthy New Haven, CT, businessman. The history of Berdan’s sharpshooters noted, “Adj. Parmelee was a great favorite in the regiment, a young… (2024-333). Learn More »

A STUDY OF AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

A STUDY OF AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY BY MICHEL DE TREZ

The full title is “AMERICAN WARRIORS: PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PARATROOPERS PRIOR TO NORMANDY” by Michel De Trez, published by D-Day Publishing of Belgium in 1994. Volume has illustrated… (1235-520D). Learn More »

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN PARATROOPER REFERENCE BOOK

WORLD WAR TWO AMERICAN PARATROOPER REFERENCE BOOK

The full title is “AMERICA’S FINEST: US AIRBORNE UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND INSIGNIA OF WORLD WAR TWO (ETO)” by Gary Howard, published by Stackpole Books of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in… (1235-520A). Learn More »

BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS BY McGUINN & BAZELON

BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS BY McGUINN & BAZELON

The title of this book is “AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS AND DATES” by William F. McGuinn and Bruce S. Bazelon. This is a newly revised edition published in… (1235-528). Learn More »

THREE VOLUMES OF “THE HORSE SOLDIER 1776-1943” BY RANDY STEFFEN

THREE VOLUMES OF “THE HORSE SOLDIER 1776-1943” BY RANDY STEFFEN

These three volumes were originally part of a four volume set written by Steffen covering the US Cavalry from 1776 to 1943. The three volumes present are: 1.)    THE REVOLUTION, THE WAR OF 1812,… (1235-526). Learn More »

SECOND EDITION STUDY OF THE MINE RUN CAMPAIGN

SECOND EDITION STUDY OF THE MINE RUN CAMPAIGN

This title was part of The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. The full title of this volume is “MINE RUN: A CAMPAIGN OF LOST… (1180-169). Learn More »

ARMEE FRANCAISE UNIFORMES 1937

ARMEE FRANCAISE UNIFORMES 1937

Documents etablis sous les auspices du Ministere de la Guerre. French language. 20 pp. color plates, 4 To, 14.25” x 11.25, in half calf w/gilt spine lettering, raised bands, marbled boards and… (410-806). Learn More »

$125.00
Originally $225.00

1975 REPRINT OF THE 1891 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY

1975 REPRINT OF THE 1891 ORIGINAL - HISTORY OF THE FOURTH SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY

Title page reads “HISTORY OF THE FOURTH REGIMENT OF S.C. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WAR UNTIL LEE’S SURRENDER…” by J. W. Reid who served in Company C of the regiment and published… (1180-186). Learn More »

SECOND EDITION COPY OF “THE ROAD TO BRISTOE STATION”

SECOND EDITION COPY OF “THE ROAD TO BRISTOE STATION”

This title was part of The Virginia Civil War Battles and Leaders Series produced by H. E. Howard during the 1980’s and ‘90’s. The full title of this volume is “THE ROAD TO BRISTOE STATION –… (1180-168). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BOUND COPY OF “THE CHILDS FIRST BOOK” PRINTED IN RICHMOND

CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR BOUND COPY OF “THE CHILDS FIRST BOOK” PRINTED IN RICHMOND

This title was originally published in paperback but a collector has long ago added a hardcover binding to protect the volume. The front cover reads “THE CHILD’S FIRST BOOK BY CAMPBELL AND DUNN.… (1179-686). Learn More »


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A RARELY SEEN CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S GREATCOAT

Once in the famed museum collection of Ray Richey, this Confederate mid-gray infantry overcoat or greatcoat is all original and in very good condition all things considered. The hand sewn overcoat is close to the antebellum US regulations but a… (1268-043). Learn More »

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